9. DEBT (Details Narrative) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Debt Details Narrative
Accrued interest	$ 58,333
Metales Acer LTDA, loaned Santa Teresa Minerals	157,305	39,870
Balance of the loans from Metals Acer LTDA	$ 197,175

Amount of accrued but unpaid interest on deposit liabilities.

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